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I graduated from college. I graduated from the University of Washington with a 3.68 G.P.A. and now hold a bachelors degree in Japanese linguistics, which makes me a little bit sad because it gives me no more excuses for not being great at Japanese.

Until now, I’ve been able to get away with looking like I was better at Japanese than the time I put into it. When someone asked, “How long have you been studying?” I could say, “1 year at college, 1 year in Japan, and some time by myself,” and their jaws would typically hit the floor. The only thing I can say now is that I majored in Japanese, essentially raising the expectation bar to fluency one sentence into conversation.

But, I’m thrilled to be done with college and extremely proud of the work I have done. Four years ago I couldn’t have imagined the amount of knowledge and ability I acquired through study. My Japanese, more than anything else, has improved to a level I am extremely happy with. Besides that, my writing skill in both English and Japanese, has sky-rocketed. My ability to communicate as a whole is in an entirely different league than what it used to be. I’m happy to be the person I have become.

In other news, I’m leaving for Japan in four weeks–excellent. Before that I’ll be getting a motorcycle license and saving up some money so I can get a new Kawasaki Ninja 250 R. Just finished JET basic training.

FINALLY and most importantly I had a fantastic tricking gathering the other day and will be putting up a new sampler soon. Thanks to everyone that came out, I had a blast with you all once again. Tricking in the rain for and hour and the sun for two was ridiculous–I’ve never been so sore.

or so happy.

NICE.

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